About Michael
Michael Lichter is one of the most iconic photographers in motorcycle culture, known for capturing the spirit of the biker lifestyle for over four decades. He’s been riding and shooting since the late ’70s—starting out on his ’71 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead, which he still owns today.
His big break came in 1979, when Easyriders magazine began publishing his work. By 1981, he was shooting at Sturgis for them, a tradition that continues to this day. Over the years, he’s photographed everything from custom bike builders to legendary motorcycle rallies, while also building a career as a commercial photographer for major brands.
Michael’s work has taken him across the world and into over 1,000 published features. His deep roots in the scene and sharp photographic eye give him
rare insight into the people and machines that define motorcycle culture.
To learn more about Michael and see more of his work, visit his website: lichterphoto.com
About Michael
Michael Lichter is one of the most iconic photographers in motorcycle culture, known for capturing the spirit of the biker lifestyle for over four decades. He’s been riding and shooting since the late ’70s—starting out on his ’71 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead, which he still owns today.
His big break came in 1979, when Easyriders magazine began publishing his work. By 1981, he was shooting at Sturgis for them, a tradition that continues to this day. Over the years, he’s photographed everything from custom bike builders to legendary motorcycle rallies, while also building a career as a commercial photographer for major brands.
Michael’s work has taken him across the world and into over 1,000 published features. His deep roots in the scene and sharp photographic eye give him
rare insight into the people and machines that define motorcycle culture.
To learn more about Michael and see more of his work, visit his website: lichterphoto.com
Lichter's Blogs
The Mama Tried Show. Can you have too much fun?
Mama Tried is more than a bike show. For that matter, it’s more than a weekend. Of course, the Flat Out Friday races make it bigger, but it’s the get-togethers that mean so much. It’s always smack in between riding seasons in the Great North, so the chance to be
The Southern Throwdown
Throwing Down the Gauntlet at Yellow Rose Canyon What a fabulous end-of-season event for all the chopper enthusiasts that attended. The Southern Throwdown‘s 8th iteration was an event that had previously been held in the Dallas’ Deep Ellum arts and entertainment district before Covid. After missing a year, it was
Wild and Untamed, the Danger Dan Story
“Wild, untamed, and the epitome of what lies in every man’s heart. Listening to that wild voice and untamed spirit that lives in every man, he honors it and obeys what it asks of him. And he encourages others to do the same.” Rather than being a quote from an